News Gathered on the Corners and Gossip of the Town Today
Local items mix with names and places as Anniston scenes unfold. Mentions include H L Wilson laying tiling in the First National building, Calhoun county figures, musical club happenings with the Elks, Camp’s restaurant, Dr. Parker’s visit and motherless baby, Carter’s barber service, a deer hunting note from W M McCraw, organist Athol at St Michael, Model Laundry and paper services, and various local personalities and businesses such as Levi’s cigars and Jacksonville Republican notes.
Mourning Period Ends as Flags Return to Full Mast
Washington October 14 The thirty days mourning period ordered by President Roosevelt in memory of the late President McKinley expired yesterday. Government buildings that had flown half mast since last month are now displayed again as fall mast starting Monday morning.
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Washington
Roosevelt
McKinley
Cure eczema with Botanic Blood Balm claims
Ad touts B B B Botanic Blood Balm as a blood purifier that allegedly cures eczema, ulcers, boils, pimples, and itching. It promises permanent relief, calls for trial free by writing the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, with prepaid medicine and free medical advice on trouble description.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern Train to Fair
Tickets valid from all Georgia points and select southern cities to Atlanta for the Southern Inter-State Fair. One first class fare for the round trip plus fifty cents, plus fair admission. Sale dates October 8 to 26 for Georgia routes. Alabama and Tennessee routes on October 11 15 17 22 and 24 1901. Final tickets October 29 1901. Inquiries go to ticket agents or passenger department reps.
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Southern Railway
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Georgia
Selma
Ala
Birmingham
Decatur
Chattanooga
Alabama
Tennessee
Attack on C. F. Collier Near Cherokee Prompts Recovery Story
A friendish attack on C. F. Collier of Cherokee, Towa, nearly proved fatal, injuring his kidneys and back. After trying Electric Bitters, he reports a wonderful recovery and improved health. The remedy, claimed to cure backache and kidney trouble and purify blood, is priced at 50 cents a bottle at Elam Drug Store.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Towa
Elam Drug Store
Fast Time to Texas Queen & Crescent Inaugurates Fast Service
The Queen and Crescent System south of Meridian opened on October 28 a rapid Meridian to Shreveport schedule with lines to Texas, cutting travel to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No. 387 connects with Q&C for quickest West travel. Ticket agents offer details on the new service.
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Queen & Crescent
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas
Southern Railway
Poin's
Silver Ash Cigar Tops Anniston Market Quality
Silver Ash is promoted as the best cigar in the Anniston market, claimed to offer top quality and value, with production noted as based in Anniston.
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Anniston
Monvey
Notice of Administration for Mary McDaniel Estate
Letters of administration granted September 16, 1901 by Judge E F Crook. All persons with claims must present them within legally required time or be barred. J Ff. Vincent. Attorney A N McLeod. 20-41
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Mary McDaniel
E. F. Crook
Fourth Round of Quarterly Meetings Schedule
The Harpersvill circuit holds meetings October 12 and 13 followed by Manford October 19 and 20 Heflin October 26 and 27 Piedmont circuit November 1 Alexandria November 2 and 3 Wilsonville November 8 Columbiana November 9 and 10 Chiltersburg November 15 Talladega November 16 and 17 Jacksonville White Plains November 22 Lecta November 23 and 24 J L Brirraw P E facilitates the events.
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Harpersvill
Manford
Heflin
Piedmont
Alexandria
Wilsonville
Columbiana
Chiltersburg
Talladega
Jacksonville-White Plains
London Tailor advertises Ladies Parlor and Gents Department
The London Tailor invites ladies and gentlemen to its newly finished Ladies Parlor and Gents Department. It touts first class work from an out-of-town partner, offers custom suits, skirts, capes, cloaks, golf suits, waists, shirts, children's wear, and cleaning for silk, velvet, fur and woolens. Gilbert W. Talbert, with London training and Wanamaker & Brown experience, guarantees satisfaction with affordable prices.
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New York
London
Paris
G W. Talbert
Wanamaker & Brown
George W. Talbert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calhot
Brave
Kennesaw
Anniston Produce Co
H. L. Wilson
First National Basic
Anniston Musical Claub
Amaton Lodge of Elks
Musical Club
Elk’s Ball
The
Elks
Coosa River
Ek. C
Iron Queen
ED C. Parker
Shelby
Jelon Milner
Carter
M. W. McCraw
Calhoun County
Ior Dexas
New Orleans
Levi's
Atho
St. Michael and All Angels Church
Anniston Musical Club
Anniston College
Odd Fellows
Wilmer Hotel
Model City Paint & Paper Co
Levi
Noble Street
Jacksonville Republican
N. D. Meharg
Jacksonville
Woodstock
Lon Baker
Bessemer
Mr. Baker
Annistonian
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
Vernon Hill Club
Stunter
John Gibson
Lanta, Ga
J. Ff. Vincent
A. N. McLeod
J.L. Brirraw
P. E
Kohn Bros
Cme
Cater Grocery Company
the London Tailor
W. Mi. Speyer
Mutual Fair Association
Oxford Lake
F. Doerings
FP. Doering
Southern
L. & N. Railways
Chrisman the Jeweler
J.T. Chrisman
Teep Sone
Western Union
Southern District Messenger Service
Anniston Water Supply Co
Alaba
Thomas’ Drug Store
West Tenth Street
Anniston, Alabana
Job Office
T. A. Moore
Anniston Institute of Osteopathy
W. Ammerman, D. O
M. R. Hughes, D. O
Neoms
J. L. Wikle
Dowe’s
Candy Kitchen
Mir Ft
J. N Murdoon
Parkersburg
W Va
Kersett
Gilmore
Isaac B. Gilmore
Constantine
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